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The Bradford PROSPER Team is Helping Youth and Strengthening Families

The Bradford PROSPER Team, in collaboration
with community schools, offers both an in-school and a family-focused program.
Unlike other agencies and organizations, the PROSPER Team supports the delivery
of programs designed to promote skills that are relevant and meant to be
beneficial to all youth and families, not just those “at risk.” By implementing
both a school and a family program, youth are supported in the two most
important domains of their lives, home and school.

PROSPER Programs
in Bradford:

AllStars is delivered
to 7th graders throughout the school year. All Stars is designed to delay or
prevent the onset of substance abuse, violence, sexual activity, and other risky
behaviors by fostering positive personal characteristics. This year, the
in-school program is being provided to 187 Bradford 7th grade students.

The Strengthening Families Program: for
Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP: 10-14) is offered to 5th and 6th graders and
their parents. This program features a concurrent parent-only and youth-only
hour long segment, followed by an hour long joint family segment. Interactive
sessions include role playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects.
The SFP: 10-14 is taught to a group of 8 to 13 families over a period of seven
weeks. The Bradford PROSPER Team offers the SFP: 10-14 in the spring and the
fall.

These programs have been carefully selected based on compelling
scientific evidence that they are effective for helping youth lead successful
lives. To ensure that these programs are implemented as designed year after
year, the PROSPER Team receives guidance from Penn State Extension and
prevention researchers at the Penn State Prevention Research Center.